[Some] Wanderers Will Run for Beer

(Randy Clever, Leslie Turchetti, Susan "I Drink For Free" Hurrey,
and Matt Palombaro before the race)

Four Wanderers took a road trip to Delaware for the Kelly's Logan House 5K. The race featured a tough and hilly course through Wilmington's Rockford Park and free alcohol and a great post-race party afterwards. Race participants received their choice of a pint of Michelob Ultra, Guinness Stout, or a Tequila Sunrise [all Wanderers went for the Guinness]. Wanderer Susan "Free Drinks" Hurrey took second place in her age group for the second time in a week (23:04, 62nd overall).

Leslie Turchetti powered through the hills to turn in a PR, crossing the finish line in 33:37 (10th age group, 223rd overall). Randy Clever ran a solid 22:11 (5th age group, 47th overall), and Matthew Palombaro won his age group (17:49, 10th overall). Shots were provided for all age group award winners, as they went to the podium (made up of cases of beer) to accept their awards. All four Wanderers complained of churning stomachs, brought on by the onslaught of hills on the course. But after self-medicating with Guinness, all four claimed to feel much better.

Surprisingly, the promise of free beer did not draw a larger Wanderer attendance...

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